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HEIWADO CoTSE:8276 -1.27%79 Gross Margin % is 37.03% as of Feb. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 34.16. GuruFocus rates TSE:8276 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,758.86 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,119 Retail - Cyclical companies, HEIWADO Co ranks better than 50.22% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. HEIWADO Co's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円44,485 Mil. HEIWADO Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円120,134 Mil. Therefore, HEIWADO Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 37.03%.
The historical rank and industry rank for HEIWADO Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:8276'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 33.71 Med: 34.16 Max: 36.41
Current: 36.37
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of HEIWADO Co was 36.41%. The lowest was 33.71%. And the median was 34.16%.
TSE:8276's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 50.22% of 1119
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.29
vs TSE:8276: 36.37
HEIWADO Co had a gross margin of 37.03% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for HEIWADO Co was 1.50% per year.
HEIWADO Co (TSE:8276) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
HEIWADO Co had a gross margin of 37.03% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
HEIWADO Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
HEIWADO Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HEIWADO Co's Gross Margin % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Department Stores subindustry, HEIWADO Co's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
HEIWADO Co Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, HEIWADO Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HEIWADO Co's Gross Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
HEIWADO Co (TSE:8276) has a Gross Margin % of 37.03% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on HEIWADO Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 34.16. Over the past decade, HEIWADO Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 33.71 to 36.41. According to the industry distribution chart, HEIWADO Co ranks #557 out of 1119 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 49.8%.
Is HEIWADO Co's Gross Margin % too high?
HEIWADO Co's current Gross Margin % of 37.03% is near median its 10-year median of 34.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 33.71 to a high of 36.41. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.29. HEIWADO Co's value of 37.03% is 2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HEIWADO Co ranks #557 out of 1119 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, HEIWADO Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HEIWADO Co's Gross Margin % compare to DDS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, HEIWADO Co ranks #557 out of 1119 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts HEIWADO Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.29. HEIWADO Co's value of 37.03% is 2% above this benchmark. Historically, HEIWADO Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 33.71 to 36.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.16 vs. the industry median of 36.29, HEIWADO Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Margin % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 36.29, based on 1,119 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. HEIWADO Co's current Gross Margin % of 37.03% is 2% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on HEIWADO Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HEIWADO Co's current Gross Margin % is 37.03%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 34.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HEIWADO Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HEIWADO Co (TSE:8276) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,758.86, compared to a current price of 円2,558.00 — trading 7.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 37.03%, which is near median its 10-year median of 34.16 and 2% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.29. HEIWADO Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For HEIWADO Co (TSE:8276), the current Gross Margin % is 37.03% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is HEIWADO Co (TSE:8276) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HEIWADO Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円2,558.00 is trading 7.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,758.86.
GuruFocus considers HEIWADO Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8276:
Gross Margin %: 37.03% (near median its 10-year median of 34.16)
GF Value™: 円2,758.86 vs. price of 円2,558.00 (7.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#557 of 1119)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8276 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HEIWADO Co Ltd is a Japan-based company that is mainly engaged in the retail business. The company's stores offer a broad range of merchandise, including foods, apparel, housing-related goods, etc. The company also operates restaurant businesses, sales of books, CDs and DVDs, rental shops of CDs and DVDs, and others. The majority of the company's stores are located in Japan, with around half of them being located in the Shiga Prefecture, and the rest in other areas of Japan. The company also operates several department stores in Hunan province, China.
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